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In order to avoid excess fluid weight gain when you are on dialysis, you should maintain a healthy fluid level by drinking no more than a quart of liquid in excess of what is discharged from the body daily. You should also avoid salty foods, which increase thirst. If you have gained excess fluid weight, discuss the issue with your dialysis team, who can adjust the dialyzing time accordingly.
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